FC Barcelona and Real Madrid go to war over a Brazilian defender

Plagued by numerous injuries, particularly in central defense where Eder Militao is out until the end of the season and David Alaba still in the recovery phase, Real Madrid is currently relying on Antonio Rüdiger and tinkering to find a player to associate with German. Targeting several defenders like Aymeric Laporte (Al-Nassr), Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen), Mario Hermoso (AS Roma) and Christian Mosquera (Valencia), Casa Blanca intends to strike soon.

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According to Sportone of the Merengues' avenues to strengthen their defense leads to Murillo, the Brazilian central defender of Nottingham Forest. The 22-year-old player has the particularity of also being in the sights of FC Barcelona. The Catalan club which is in the process of reorganizing its defensive sector where the Pau Cubarsi – Inigo Martinez duo seems to be working well would like to bring another profile. If the name of Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen) also comes up, the Catalans appreciate Murillo's qualities.

Chelsea and Juventus also in the running

Formerly of the Corinthians who arrived a year ago from Nottingham Forest, Murillo is essential with the club which has won two Champions Leagues. Used 47 times (1 goal and 2 freebies), he has not missed a single minute in the Premier League this season and is no stranger to the excellent start to the season for Nottingham Forest who are currently fifth in the Premier League with only 2 defeats in 11 days. Better, Murillo was called up by Dorival Junior for the November international break and could make his debut this Thursday against Venezuela.

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A player in constant progress, Murillo therefore appeals to the two Spanish big names who are ready to battle for his services. Moreover, the owner of Nottingham Forest Evangelos Marinakis is not closed to a sale this summer of a player who only cost him 12 million euros. However, the file could put other formations in the balance. Indeed, clubs like Chelsea and Juventus have supervised the São Paulo native.